The Cupertino company usually holds 4 events throughout the year, each focused on a different set of products. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, one of the most reliable sources on all things Apple, in his Power On newsletter gives a possible launch date for the iPad Pro 2022 in October.
Currently, most analysts (including Gurman) expect Apple to follow the pricing model of the previous iPad Pro.
A report from 9to5 Mac predicts that the new iPad Pro will feature a camera module similar to that found on the iPhone 13.
Hence, we can expect some improvement in image quality, but this is unlikely to be a… focal… point of the 2022 iPad Pro. According to Gurman, Apple is working on bringing MagSafe wireless charging to the iPad Pro. This could likely happen in 2022, but it also means that Apple would have to find a way of circumventing the fact that the iPad Pro (unlike the iPhones) has an aluminum back. Initially, Apple ostensibly explored the idea of making a iPad Pro with a glass back, but subsequently abandoned it due to durability concerns. Gurman now reports that the company has instead decided to enlarge the logo on the back of the iPad Pro so as to allow compatibility with MagSafe.
A Chinese leaker with a mixed track record has posted renders of an iPad Pro with a notch. Lastly, Young also mentions that OLED technology is unlikely to come to the iPad Pro in the following couple of years. Lastly, Young also mentions that OLED technology is unlikely to come to the iPad Pro in the following couple of years.
The most notable hardware feature that the iPad Pro 2022 is set to introduce is standard and reverse wireless charging. This means that there is still time for major changes to be made to the software that the iPad Pro 2022 will be running. The introduction of Apple Silicon created a vast gap between the iPad Pro and its competitors and to this day no manufacturer has managed to quite close. At the time, the production costs that the technology entailed made it unfeasible for Apple to use it in the 11″ iPad Pro.
iPad Pro 2022 rumored release date, price, specs, design and more
The most recent rumor suggests that the chassis of the new iPad Pro 2022 will remain largely similar to its predecessor barring a change from a three-pin Smart Connector to a four-pin one that could be found on the top and on the bottom side edges. The second design tweak we’ve heard talk of, via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, is a glass back for the possible introduction of wireless charging. As well as extra screen space, this model could come with more storage and RAM capacity by default, allowing for enhanced overall performance too. This will hopefully allow more buyers to enjoy the deeper blacks and higher brightness that independently lit pixels provide. However, Kuo has backed off that claim as of late, and now display analyst Ross Young says an 11-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED is unlikely. Currently, the iPad Pro 2022 has been tipped for a fall release, according to reliable tipster and Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
A recent report says that the iPad Pro seems to have run into minor production delays — because of power outages in China. In an amusing pre-release twist, some Optus customers in Australia were able to order the iPad Pro 2022 before it’s even been confirmed to exist. To be perfectly honest, the iPad Pro is already an excellent product and we’re hard pushed to name any serious weaknesses that need urgent improvement. To be clear, the 2021 iPad Pro has perfectly respectable battery life, but it’s noticeable that the 12.9-inch model “only” managed ten hours and 48 minutes in our web browsing test, while the 11-inch version achieved 13:42.
If that’s a sign that the mini-LED screen is more power hungry than the IPS panel and both are indeed adopting the former this time around, then hopefully there will be larger cells to compensate. Okay, this is getting into seriously unlikely territory at this point, but the iPad Pro is at its best when accompanied by two first-party accessories: the Apple Pencil for doodling and the Smart Keyboard to make it into a surrogate laptop.
New iPad Pro 2022: everything we know so far
The rumors so far don’t make the new iPad Pro sound like a huge reinvention, but we are starting to get the impression that they could bring some useful refinements. Latest news Apple has said that iPadOS 16 won’t launch until after iOS 16 (opens in new tab), which in turn suggests we might not see a new iPad Pro until after the iPhone 14. That’s what Ming-Chi Kuo (an analyst with a great track record for Apple information) reckons anyway, though one smaller leaker thinks that a 14.1-inch version is coming. There is a major leaker who thinks that the new iPad Pro (2022) line won’t get a large version though, so take it with a pinch of salt.
It’s worth noting that we had previously heard that the iPad Pro 2022 might get an OLED screen instead, but more recent reports suggest that switch is further out. Later rumors suggested that the tablet might not have an entirely glass back, as that would make it incredibly fragile, but that the Apple logo on the rear could be made of this material, so MagSafe would work in that one particular spot.
We’ve now heard multiple times that the iPad Pro (2022) will get MagSafe, with one report adding that it will apparently also get an M2 chipset – but that this will have the same CPU as the M1, just with more GPU cores and some speed improvements. We’ve also heard that future iPad Pro models might be focused on landscape orientation, with a horizontal Apple logo and cameras.
A major name in Apple news said that the iPad Pro (2022) would see a redesign over its predecessors, but while the source holds weight, there isn’t actually much information regarding what ‘redesign’ actually means.
iPad Pro devices are incredibly expensive tablets, and if you’re buying extras like Apple Pencils, keyboard folios, carrying cases, various apps and more, you could find yourself forking over loads just to use the thing. If you use your iPad Pro as a professional (like the name suggests), by editing video, music or images, working on multiple documents simultaneously, or even playing games, you can find the battery drains incredibly quickly. In fact, battery drain on the iPad Pro is so fast that we’ve often found plugging it in while working only offsets the power use, but doesn’t charge it back up.
This could be an issue for apps that need lots of RAM to run, including AR tools and editing software, and indeed some developers have complained about this limitation. A RAM cap could stop developers creating apps that need more power too, which would have implications for iPad software in the long run. Multitasking is an issue, as you can’t view three apps simultaneously, or split the screen horizontally, two use cases which certain users might find very useful.
iPadOS 15’s Universal Control looks useful, as it lets you drag and drop files and windows between your iPad and a Mac – but iPhone compatibility would make this feature truly seamless for people.
New iPad Pro 2022: Price, Release Date Estimate, Specs, News, and Rumors
And while DSCC’s Ross Young says we shouldn’t expect such a device this year, we’ve also heard it’s coming in October. According to a Bloomberg report, the 2022 version will switch to a glass back as opposed to aluminum. This would let you flip your tablet over and use its power to charge your other Apple products, like your smartwatch or AirPods.
Some things we can make educated guesses on include the screen size, RAM, processor, and storage capacity.
We’ll likely see a repeat of past years for most of that, so expect 12.9-inch and 11-inch models ranging in storage capacity from 128 GB to 2 TB. There have been talks Apple will commit to OLED for some iPads in 2022, and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo at one point had said the company is sticking to Mini LED for the Pro-grade tablets.
An Apple analyst that goes by Dylan on Twitter, claims that the company is moving toward iPad cameras that are positioned horizontally to encourage landscape mode. As always, rumors and leaks on the next iPad Pro’s specs will spill as we move closer to its release. You can get more Apple-related content from Lifewire; below are some news stories and rumors regarding the next iPad Pro:
iPad Pro (2022): Release date and guide to the new Pro iPad
Development of the next model is well underway, but when will the new iPad Pro launch, and what design changes, new features and tech specs can we expect? Reports suggest we could see Apple equip the 11in model with a Retina XDR display like its larger sibling has. But perhaps the biggest rumor of them all is news that Apple could introduce an iPad Pro with an even larger screen (more on all that below). However, Apple may wait a little longer to launch the next generation iPad Pro if it intends to equip the 11in model with mini-LED display like its larger sibling. Sources in the supply chain have indicated that an Apple supplier (BOE) is working on gigantic 15-inch OLED panels that could plausibly end up in an iPad at some point in the future. What’s more, the respected Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman claimed in June 2021 that Apple itself has been testing 14-inch-16-inch iPads, and that devices in such a form factor will “continue to blur the lines between tablet and laptop”.
More recently, in July 2022, DSSC analyst Ross Young has claimed that a 14.1-inch iPad Pro is in development at Apple that could launch in early as 2023. When the report was published in January 2022 BOE was said to still at an early stage of development, and the project is unlikely to yield actual commercial products for another year or two – and may never do so at all, sources say, “due to the difficulty of the technology”.
But considering how expensive the 12.9-inch model already is, and how much more commercially successful the company’s cheaper and small alternatives are, it seems like a long shot for a 14- or 15-inch iPad Pro to appear in the near future.
Gurman and others have indicated that the new iPad Pro will have a glass back in order to make wireless charging (dubbed MagSafe by Apple) possible. If Apple switches from aluminium to glass on the back it could actually increase the weight of the iPad Pro. According to ET News Apple is looking into adopting ‘dry etching’, which is a process that can leaf to thinner and lighter displays.
Apple has recently introduced some new shades to the Mac line up that could be shared with the iPad Pro. For example, Basic Apple Guy shared a concept design of the iPad Pro in Midnight:
Apple always likes to bestow the best of its processor line-up into its pro tablets, which is one of the reasons they are so ridiculously powerful.
Various news outlets, including Bloomberg, are reporting that the new iPad Pros will feature glass backs rather than the current aluminium ones.
There have been other reports though that suggest the glass backs have proved problematic, as they make the iPads more prone to breakages and may also add to the weight. The suggestion that the 11-inch iPad Pro will be granted parity with its larger sibling with the introduction of a mini-LED display seems likely, however, as per Ming Chi Kuo’s tweet above, it is possible that fans will have to wait another year for the arrival of the technology due to cost implications. This technology is a step up from the normal LED LCD screens, as it allows more control over the contrast, making dark parts of the image even darker, while also boosting the richness of colour and the maximum brightness of the display. Another rumour posted by 9to5Mac states that Apple has been experimenting with a new design for the iPad Pro that would see the infamous notch come to the platform for the first time.
We’ve seen other reports that say Apple is thinking of positioning the cameras on the longer side of the chassis, essentially making them landscape orientated devices. Display analyst Ross Young shared in the MacRumors Show in July 2022 that he expects under-display Face ID to first arrive on the iPad.
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*UPDATE* iPad Pro 2022 release date window prediction & info
The most reliable information we’ve seen so far comes from yer boy Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, tech journalist and well-known oracle of all things Apple product related. Mark Gurman has more recently stated that he believes Apple will be running a second October event, and this is where we’ll likely see the iPad Pro 2022 released. In our view, Apple are unlikely to announce the launch of a third major product at the same time, so will probably want to space out the release of the iPad Pro 2022 until at least October, possibly November. Marky Mark Gurman has said that glass rear paneling on the upcoming iPad Pro 2022 is likely, particularly given the feature is already available for iPhones and has gone down well with consumers. The main reason for the glass back, instead of the current rear aluminum panel, is that it permits wireless charging, which is a very handy feature. 9to5Mac however, have thrown cold water on this idea, claiming that it’s unlikely to make it to the final product, given the increased fragility.
It could be the M1 Pro or M1 Max CPUs found in the latest MacBooks, or alternatively the brand new upcoming M2 chip, which Apple have yet to show off. Old Mark Gurman thinks this could be a possibility for the iPad Pro 2022 release date, at least for the larger 12.9-inch variant, so that’s good enough for us. Leaker Majin Bu has claimed that there could be a third, larger size option added to the iPad Pro 2022 range. Boasting a 12.3-inch display and some decent Intel Core processors, it can hold up to 1TB of storage and supports USB 3.0 and microSD. Hot on its heels is the Galaxy Tab series from Samsung, which features a 9.7-inch OLED screen and nifty Snapdragon processor. Although we’re big fans of the existing Magic Keyboard (other than its price) one of the biggest drawbacks is the place where you store your Apple Pencil stylus: currently you just stick it on your iPad magnetically to pair and charge it, but this can easily become dislodged when transporting your device.
iPad Pro with M2 (2022) rumors: Everything you need to know
Apple calls the technology Liquid Retina XDR and it could bring it to the 11-inch iPad Pro this year. Analyst Ross Young doesn’t expect the 11-inch iPad Pro to gain mini-LED this year. According to a report from ET News, the company is planning to bring the display technology to the tablet but it is expected more for the 2024 model rather than this year.
A recent report claims the new 14-inch iPad won’t come with mini-LED tech nor ProMotion, meaning it’s more likely that this will not carry the “Pro” moniker. We’ve seen rumors that Apple plans on using titanium for future iPad products, but the specific models aren’t known at this point. One recent claim has Apple shrinking the bezels this time around, although it isn’t clear how much considering the need to have somewhere for people to place their thumbs while holding the tablets. Apple’s current iPad Pro tablets offer 128GB at the low end and go all the way to 2TB at the very top of the lineup. A similar price is likely to be required this year, although ongoing global inflation and fluctuating currency exchange rates could mean that you pay more depending on the part of the world you live in. If all goes according to previous releases we can probably expect Apple to announce a new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro in or around October, although ongoing supply constraints could impact plans. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also says he expects a new iPad in October, a theory backed by Apple’s recent confirmation that iPadOS 16 would be delayed until later in the fall, as the company takes more time to work on the Stage Manager feature.
At the end of August, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the new iPad Pro models could go into mass production in the fourth quarter of 2022, indicating that they could be released in the next couple of months.
iPad Pro (2022): All you need to know about the next-gen iPad Pro range
Here we’ve rounded up all there is to know about the iPad Pro (2022) range so far, including the latest release date rumours and what to expect from the upcoming tablets. Twitter leaker @dylandkt suggested in a now-deleted tweet that the iPad Pro “is coming in the Fall” – or Autumn to those in the UK, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman agreed months later in March 2022. newsletter, Gurman suggests that the launch will take place between September and November this year, mirroring the 16-18 month gap that Apple tends to follow for its Pro releases (aside from the 2021 update, that is! And it made no mention of the tablets at its Far Out event on 7 September, with Tim Cook saying “We’re here to talk about three products that have become essential in our lives: iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch“.
If you can’t wait until October – or whenever Apple eventually announces new models – take a look at our iPad buying guide to find out which is the best tablet for you right now, and we list the best. Young has a great track record when it comes to display-related leaks, nailing previous Apple flagship iPhones and iPads months ahead of release, so there could be something to the rumour. Twitter leaker Majin Bu has also released details, suggesting it could pack the Apple M2 chipset alongside 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM, though the tipster isn’t quite as reliable with a hit-and-miss track record. Interestingly, Young notes that the 14.1in model isn’t due until sometime in 2023, which clashes with current rumours of a September/October 2022 announcement for the M2-powered iPad Pro range.
One of the most prevalent rumours right now is arguably one of the most obvious; the 11in iPad Pro (2022) is expected to match the 12.9in model’s Mini-LED display, after missing out on the tech in the 2021 range. The news comes from the eerily accurate Ming-Chi Kuo, suggesting in a July 2021 note to investors that the iPad Pro 11in and MacBook Air will both get the mini-LED upgrade in 2022. In fact, Tech Advisor Editor Jim Martin described the Mini-LED display as “phenomenal” in his 4.5-star iPad Pro 12.9in (2021) review. Despite not changing the overall form factor of the upcoming range, the new models of iPad Pro are rumoured to sport glass backs in place of the aluminium currently used.
The claim was backed up again in September 2021, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman doubling down on the glass rear and reverse wireless charging capabilities of the upcoming iPad Pro range. This would allow owners to charge a Qi-enabled iPhone or AirPods by placing them on the rear of the tablet – handy for quick top-ups. Instead, the company is developing prototypes with a larger Apple logo (similar in size to that of the new MacBook Pro) made entirely from glass to allow for wireless power transfer. In fact, leaker @Dylandkt claims that they’ve heard “nothing but concerns from multiple sources” about the wireless charging/MagSafe capabilities, so it may get pushed back or canned altogether.
As well as a glass rear and reverse wireless charging, one analyst suggests the iPad Pro could get an updated design – though the leaker isn’t sure if it’s for this year’s model, or it’s just something in the works behind closed doors at Apple Park. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also suggests that the M2 could be on the cards for the new iPad Pro range, claiming that the new chipset’s CPU will be slightly faster than the M1 but will pack the same eight-core architecture.
While it might not be exclusive to the iPad Pro range, Apple has taken the unusual step of confirming a number of new and improved accessibility features headed to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 later this year. What’s more, the feature can also be used in real life to provide captioning when talking to someone close by – ideal for the deaf and hard of hearing community. Okay, so this one is a little more out there, and chances are it won’t be on the 2022 model, but there are rumours that Apple could be bringing under-display camera and Face ID technology to the iPad Pro before it makes its debut on the iPhone.
2022 iPad Pro Release Date: Tips & Tricks
If you’re in the hunt for a new tablet, Apple’s iPad Pro line should be on your shopping list. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is currently planning to launch new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models with the company’s new M2 chip this fall. The iPadOS 16 release has been pushed into October which means the new iPad Pro models will probably hit shelves sometime next month.
A source on Korean blog site Naver (via MacRumors) who has released accurate information in the past also says the M2 iPad Pro’s will arrive in October.
If all of this pans out, Apple should confirm another media event in late September or early October. If you’re interested in buying a 2022 iPad Pro, you’ll want to track the latest rumors as we push into the fall. New reports from Apple insiders will likely fill in many of the blanks ahead of the device’s release and these rumors will help you set proper expectations as we get closer to launch. If you own a newer iPad model, you’ve probably already upgraded to the software and you can safely skip this step.
If you prefer to keep your devices on stable software, you’ll want to follow iPadOS 16’s development from a distance. We recommend reading reviews and digging into the best iPad Pro accessories before Apple makes its announcements. You should get a feel for potential costs, dig into the pros and cons of various manufacturers, and find styles that appeal to you when you have time in the weeks ahead. We haven’t seen any 2022 iPad Pro storage rumors which means we may not see any substantial changes to Apple’s lineup.
Picking the correct storage capacity will help you save money and avoid headaches down the line. Before you decide to wait for the 2022 iPad Pros, make sure you get familiar with Apple’s current models. First and foremost, you’ll want to check out Apple’s flagship 2021 iPad Pro models.
If you plan on selling your current tablet to help offset the cost of your 2022 iPad Pro, you’ll want to dig into prices at popular resellers. If you’re unhappy with your current provider’s coverage or plan, use this time to dig into competitors and see if you can find a better fit. If you aren’t in the habit of regularly backing up your current tablet’s data, now would be a good time to start.
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